CLAIRE RICHARDS from Steps, 40, has undergone an amazing six stone weight loss. The pop star, who is joining the Steps 2018 tour, has struggled with her size but looks stunning in new pictures. What is the secret to her weight loss?

Weight loss: Claire Richards when she was overweight - star was a size 20 (Image: GETTY)

In 2015 Claire told The Mirror that her weight gain may have caused problems with her fertility after a doctor suggest she lose weight while struggling to conceive.

She said: “I feel I only have myself to blame, so it would be unfair to go down that (IVF) road when there are so many couples who have not been blessed with any kids and it is their only option - and when they haven’t done it to themselves like I have.

“I guess maybe I feel I don’t deserve to be third time lucky. IVF just doesn’t feel like the right thing to do to my body.”

However, Claire later managed to conceive naturally.

How does the pop star maintain her weight these days? Claire restricts her calories to stay slim.

This Imgur user has revealed the easy trick he used to kick start this amazing six and a half stone weight loss. The diet and exercise trick is something anyone can do.

Claire Richards is the face of the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards 2018, Specsavers’ nationwide search for proud glasses wearers aged 16 and over from across the UK. The competition is now open. To enter and be in with a chance of winning £10,000, visit Specsavers. For each entry, Specsavers will donate £1 to the anti-bullying charity Kidscape.